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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Chairperson-St Andrews

Be a Chairperson for a charity providing vital support and information for people with brain injury, their families and carers. The chairperson plays a vital role in assisting the board in organising the smooth running of the support group.

Build your experience and share your skills for Fife Headway. This role is vital to help run the work that they do.

The role is varied and may include the following:


-Planning the annual cycle of board meetings


-Setting agendas for board meetings


-Chairing and facilitating board meetings


-Giving direction to board policymaking


-Monitoring that decisions taken at meetings are implemented


-Representing the Headway Group at functions, meetings


-Acting as a spokesperson as appropriate


-Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making


Experience required

-Leadership skills
-Experience of committee work
-Tact and diplomacy
-Good communication and interpersonal skills
-Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences

Travel details

Headway North East Fife
St Davids Centre 23 Albany Park
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 8BP

Travel expenses

Out of pocket expenses will be paid.

Support
Training details

There is a trustee induction pack, training from Headway UK and support from Headway Scotland Coordinator

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment
Meetings arranged to suit those attending

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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